Board of Trustees

Ronald Tabano has over 40 years of experience in education. Beginning his career as a 6th-grade teacher, he then moved into teaching social studies and English Language Arts at the middle and high school levels, and ultimately as an Assistant Principal. He then moved from the school environment to work for the community by creating job opportunities for struggling adolescents. He is a founding member of The Wildcat Academy, opened in 1992, The Second Opportunity School (SOS), which opened in 1997, and The New Beginnings School in 1999. Today, Mr. Tobano continues his work as CEO and Principal of The Wildcat Academy in New York City.

Amit Bahl began his career at the High School of Art and Design as a Social Studies teacher and then at F.H. LaGuardia High School for Music & Art and Performing Arts. After 5 years of teaching, Amit relocated to the war-torn region of Kashmir, India to teach for 6 months. While there, he started a Model United Nations and a Student Government in the institution where he served. Upon his return from India, Amit joined the Heritage School in East Harlem as a Global History teacher and became the 9th Grade Team Leader. He then joined the East-West School of International Studies as a U.S. History teacher. While at the East-West School of International Studies, he served as Model United Nations Advisor, Data Specialist, Sustainability Coordinator, and School Leadership Team member. Mr. Bahl then became the founding Director of Operations at Urban Dove Team Charter Schools and transitioned into the role of Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and currently holds the role of School Leader at Urban Dove Team Charter Schools.